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How long am I contagious after a cold sore
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When is a cold sore lesion no longer contagious? i know herpes can be transmitted regardless, but want to know when an actual cold sore is ok.
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When is a cold sore no longer contagious? i know herpes is always there but when is a lesion "safe"? is it after the scab has fallen off?
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Cold sore: used 91% isopropyl alcohol. no longer oozing. little redness. dry. little pain. no visible open sores. how contagious is this?
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What is the redness left over after a cold sore? is it contagious? is it more likely to be contagious while red, than your general viral shedding?
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How long would it take until my cold sore stops being contagious?
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I got a fresh cold sore when i woke up this morning, is it contagious?
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I started to get a cold sore but it never really blistered and just seemed to recede. is it still contagious?
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Can a cold sore in your nose be contagious if you pick it?
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